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Saint Lucia Launches 2025 Household Budget Survey to Tackle Socioeconomic Inequalities

In a bold move to tackle socioeconomic challenges and inequalities in Saint Lucia, the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, and Empowerment has launched the Saint Lucia Survey of Living Conditions and Household Budget Survey (SLC-HBS) 2025. This initiative underscores...

Vendors Embrace Digital Payments, Boosting Sales Productivity

Castries, Saint Lucia – As the 2025 cruise season brings thousands of visitors to Saint Lucia’s shores, the move toward digital payments is gaining traction among local vendors. A follow-up assessment by the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC)...

Traffic Disruptions as Au Lyon Residents Protest Over Delayed Road Works

Au Lyon, Dennery – Early morning commuters faced delays on Sunday March 16th as residents of Au Lyon staged a protest, blocking the main roadway in frustration over the slow progress of rehabilitation works in the community. The demonstration, reminiscent...

Caribbean Nations Raise Concerns Over Possible U.S. Travel Sanctions

There are mounting concerns among Caribbean nations listed in a U.S. State Department report regarding potential travel sanctions by the United States government. The report, referenced in a New York Times article on March 14, 2025, suggests that 43...

Saint Lucia Responds to U.S. Visa Restriction Reports, Seeks Official Clarification

The Government of Saint Lucia has publicly addressed media reports suggesting the island might be included in a draft list of visa restriction recommendations by the United States. This clarification arose following articles published by the New York Times...

Saint Lucia Among Caribbean Nations on Proposed U.S. Travel Restriction List

Saint Lucia, along with Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda, has been placed on a proposed U.S. travel restriction list under United States President Donald Trump. According to The New York Times, these countries fall under...

Civil Status Registry Enhances Customer Service with Staff Training

The Civil Status Registry this week took decisive steps toward significantly enhancing its customer service standards by hosting an intensive training exercise for its staff. The main objective was to improve service delivery while guiding customers through the legal...

Protest Erupts in Roseau Over Deteriorating Road Conditions

Roseau, Saint Lucia – Frustration over poor road conditions in Roseau escalated into a protest today, with the staging of a demonstration that disrupted traffic flow. The protest, which involved a roadblock, caused significant delays, prompting the intervention of...

PM Browne Calls for Greater Accountability in ECCB’s ‘Mansion’ Spending Controversy

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has raised concerns over the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council’s lack of oversight regarding the multi-million-dollar official residence for the bank’s Governor. Browne described the council as being caught “flat-footed” by the...

Saint Lucia Registers Its First Geographical Indication, Strengthening National Heritage and Economic Growth

Castries, Saint Lucia – In a landmark move for intellectual property rights, Saint Lucia has officially registered its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), providing legal protection to a locally crafted rum. The registration marks a significant step in safeguarding the...

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Young Boy Loses Leg Following Cas En Bas Crash; Two Others Recovering

A young boy, a student of the Entrepot Secondary School who was seriously injured in Friday’s traffic collision at...